Background
Ellison, William Louie was born on October 7, 1939 in Meridian, Mississippi, United States. Son of William Louie and Kate (Hunter) Ellison.
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William Louie Ellison
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Bachelor in Journalism, U. Missouri, 1961; Bachelor of Arts in History, U. Missouri, 1962; Master of Arts in History, U. Alabama, 1968.
Career
Reporter, Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Virginia, 1965-1967; copy editor, Courier-Journal, Louisville, 1968-1971; special projects editor, Courier-Journal, Louisville, 1972; night assistant managing editor, Courier-Journal, Louisville, 1973-1978; director news administration, Courier-Journal, Louisville, 1978-1979; assistant managing editor, Courier-Journal, Louisville, 1979-1985; deputy managing editor, Courier-Journal, Louisville, 1985-1986; associate editor, Courier-Journal, Louisville, since 1986.
Membership
Served with United States Army, 1962-1965. Member Southern History Association, Filson Club.
Connections
Married Helen Stanley McCloy, May 16, 1970 (divorced December 1983). 1 child, Susan Helen. Married Rebecca Linda Raymond, June 30, 1984.
